Pros

Absolutely beautiful car!! Always get compliments and it's a 11 year old car! They also are not a dime a dozen so you don't see yourself coming and going all day long. It's surprisingly comfortable even on long trips. The trunk is HUGE for a GT car. The drive train starting with the 2002 model is very reliable. The stiff depreciation on Jags makes the price of admission very reasonable. Having said that, it is still a very costly vehicle to operate.

Cons

Cost of maintenance on this vehicle can be staggering!!! There is no way you should purchase one without having some type of Extended Warranty! While the basic engine and drivetrain are reliable all sorts of other things like the convertible top... (1700.00 to just replace hydraulic lines) will bankrupt you in short order. Cheap to buy, but expensive to own!! My warranty has paid out 4500.00 in the past six months. Make certain you do a pre-purchase inspection and have repair records when considering buying one.

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Fun Car To Drive On Fast Winding Roads Or Just Styling Around Town. —
IF you're willing to accept the relatively high cost of "owning" this rolling piece of art you will love driving this car! Sufficiently powerful engine and handling make this an excellent choice for a GT vehicle! JUST DON'T FORGET TO PURCHASE A COMPREHENSIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY!!
UPDATE: I finally had enough of the constant mechanical problems with this vehicle. The final straw was the failure of the hydraulic lines on the convertible top. ( Cost to repair is over $3000.00 to replace 2 lines) I left it in the Service Department, walked out to the Sales Department and purchased a 2008 Jaguar XKR Supercharged convertible with 29,000 miles and a 50,000 mile 4 year bumper to bumper warranty. After 6 months of ownership I have experienced ZERO PROBLEMS, and it is a dramatically better vehicle!
I can no longer recommend purchase of the previous generation XK8. It is a beautiful car and that about sums it up. You will find the constant problems extremely annoying in the long run. You've been warned!!!!!

Pros

Powerful

Cons

Back Seats

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Xk8 4.2 Uk —
Liked nearly everything
The car has never lacked power, it looks great and is reliable.
I didnt like the 20 inch wheels but these were optional and may put on th eoriginals when I get fed up with the 20 inch ones

Pros

Great power and dependability.

Cons

Too nice to drive everyday.

25

I Want Three Of Them. —
This car exceeded my expectations. It has the power of an American muscle car, but the handling and finesse of a European roadster. The black and charcoal styling of this particular car evokes the aura of Jaguars of the past.

Pros

Sexy beautiful car, fun to drive

Cons

Expensive if repairs are required.

35

Love My Jaguar —
My car is gorgeous- the face is aggressive and body is muscular and the curves sexy...it is beautiful from all angles and always turn heads as I drive by. I love this model year far more than the new model - very classic looks. Acceleration is smooth but as it is not the supercharged version, not as powerful. Braking and handling are excellent, especially on its 19 inch alloy wheels. It hasn't needed much repairs since I got (one year ago) but service at the dealer repair place is expensive (over 100 bucks per hour). Gas mileage is average, not overly high for a sports car but the use of premium gas does add to one's gas bill. In the summer, driving with the top down is a lot of fun!

Reviews From Other Years

A Classic JagBy tpattison

This is not a 'real' sports car, compared to my TR4A. Rather it is a superbly comfortable, fast, powerful Grand Touring Car, suitable for long distance driving on Autobahns or motorways. This is one o...
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A Beautiful Driving And Looking Car.By artrink

We purchased this 97 XK8 coupe in 2004. At that time the car had around 25000 miles. Currently we have 55000 mile, but we have added the likes of an original paint job, new leather front seats, new OE...
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Pay To Play !By MRCOLLECTUS

Regardless.... it is AWSOME to drive ! I don't beat on my cars. I have Not seen many in my travels, and I do travel. It's a Beautiful looking car and I get compliments all the time. That being said it...
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Great Sporty Luxury ConvertibleBy GOLFSKI

Easy to drive, nice looking, lots of luggage space, great mileage, good overall value if you are not the first owner, $75,000 car new that lost 50% of its value in 3 years. Fantastic value for the ne...
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Dream CarBy Got2bserene

Great style in and out. Not the color for everyone but I love the uniqueness.... I believe it is called Phoenix....a deep burnt orange...with white interior and beige convertible top.
Very good co...
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Great Car, Certainly Eye Catching By onlybuyjags

I love everything about this car. The only problem is the cup holder! Leather is of great quality. Fairly large comprehensive online database of innovations and servicing assistance. Upgrading the...
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Supercharged XkrBy Brent

This sleek car handles like a dream and accelerates like a mussel car. The maintenance costs are high so resale is low. So if you can twist you own wrenches you can pick up a used super car for a s...
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Great OverallBy myshack

The ability to ride smoothly is unparalleled. Jaguar handling is phenomenal. You do have to dig around if you are a diyer. Power and acceleration are exactly what you expect from a Jaguar. it is a ama...
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Fantastic Sports Car And Real LookerBy Brev

This car is my fun car. Really love driving and looking at it. Everyone comments on what a great looking car it is. They think it is still new. Fun to drive and comfortable enough for longer trips ...
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TerrifficBy stevepaa

1998-2005 xk series cars are the best bargain out there. Good looks, lots of power, loads of trunk space and beautiful interior. This is my second one after the first was totalled when a steel plat...
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